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Last updated on November 22nd, 2018 How to fix Windows 10 Update
Problems.
This tutorial contains detailed instructions to turn off Windows 10 updates permanently. As you
may already know, in Windows 10 you cannot prevent the Updates download and installation, by How to fix Windows Update
disabling the Windows Update service, because Windows 10 overrides this setting Problems in Windows 7/8/8.1 &
Server 2008/2012.
and forces the service to start and install the updates.
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To avoid security risks and Windows problems it is not recommended to disable the Windows 10
update, but in some cases there is the need to do that, especially if you have problems during
installing an update to your system or if you face stability issues or other problems after installing
an update.

How to STOP Windows 10 Automatic Updates.

Part 1. How to Disable Updates in Windows 10 (All Versions).

Part 2. How to Stop Updates using Group Policy Editor in Windows 10 Pro,
Enterprise, Education version(s).

Part 3. How to Temporarily Pause Updates in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or

Education version(s).

Part 1. How to Permanently Disable Updates in Windows 10 (All Versions).

To permanently prevent Windows 10 to install updates, use one of the following methods.

Method 1. Rename the Windows Update Service file.

Method 2. Disable all Windows Update Services & Tasks.

Method 3. Block Updates by using a program.

Method 1. Rename the Windows Update Service file.

The first method to disable the Automatic Update in Windows 10, is to rename to Windows Update
Service file "wuaueng.dll". To do that:

1. Open Windows Explorer and go to "C:\Windows\System32\".

2. Locate the wuaueng.dll file, right click on it and choose Properties.

3. Select the Security tab and then click Advanced.

4. Click Change Owner.

5. Type your account name and click OK.

6. Then, click Apply and OK at 'Windows Security' information message.

7. Now, click OK two (2) to close the Properties window.

8. Then re-re-open the properties of the wuaueng.dll file and go again to Security tab >
Advanced.
9. Select the Administrators entry and click Edit.

10. Check the Full Control checkbox and click OK twice.

11. Click Yes as 'Windows Security' warning and then click OK.

12. Now, rename the wuaueng.dll file to wuaueng.dll.BAK

13. Click Continue at 'File Access Denied' message and then click Yes.

14. Restart your machine.

15. From now on, you 'll receive the following message in Windows Update: "There were problems
installing some updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the
web or contact support for information, this may help: Error 0x80080005" *

* Note: To re-enable updates, just delete the ".BAK" extension from the "wuaueng.dll.BAK" file.

Method 2. Disable all Windows Update Services and Tasks.

The second method to prevent Windows 10 automatic update, is more complicated because you
have modify the Windows Update service's properties and to change several settings in Registry
and in the Task Scheduler. But if you want to try that method, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Disable the Windows Update Service.

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
2. In run command box, type: services.msc and press Enter.

3. Right click on Windows Update service and select Properties.

4. At General tab:

1. Press Stop to stop the Windows Update Service.

2. Set the Startup type to Disabled.

5. Then select the Log On tab.

6. Select This Account and then click Browse.

7. Type your account name and then click Check Names.

8. Then click OK.

9. Now type a wrong password (twice), and click Apply.

10. Then select the Recovery tab and set the computer's response if the service fails to Take No
Action. Then, click OK to close the Windows Update Properties.

12. Proceed to step-2 below.

Step 2. Disable the Windows Update Medic & the Update Orchestrator Services
through Registry.
Proceed and disable the following two (2) Update services using registry:

1. Windows Update Medic Service (WaaSMedicSvc)

2. Update Orchestrator Service (UsoSvc)

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.

2. Type regedit and press Enter.

3. At the left pane, navigate to this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsoSvc

4. At the right pane double-click at Start value

5. Set the value data (from "3") to 4 and click OK.

6. Then at the left pane, navigate to this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WaaSMedicSvc

7. At the right pane double-click at Start value

8. Type 4 at Value data box and click OK.

9. From now on, you will receive the following error message whenever you try to download or
install updates: "There were some problems installing updates,but we'll try again later.
(0x80070437) or, you'll see a blank window (without any options) when going to Settings > Update
& Security > Windows Update.
10. Proceed to step-3 below.

Step 3. Disable Windows Update Tasks.

1. Open Task Scheduler. To do that open Cortana search and type task. Then click to open Task
Scheduler.

2. In Task Scheduler (left pane), navigate to the following location:

Task Scheduler Library -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Windows Update.

3. Right click at Scheduled Start and click Disable.

4. Then right click at sih and click Disable again.

5. Close Task Scheduler.

6. You 're done! *

* Note: If you change your decision and you want to install the available Windows updates in the
future, then just undo the above changes and then reboot your computer.

Method 3. Block Updates in Windows 10 by using a program.

The easiest way to block Windows 10 updates, is to use one the following third-party programs.

1. Windows Update Blocker.

2. StopWinUpdates

Part 2. How to Stop Updates in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education

version(s).
If you own Windows 10 Professional, Enterprise or Education version, then you can prevent
Windows to download and install updates, from Group Policy Editor. To do that:

1. Simultaneously press the Windows + R keys to open the run command box.
2. Type gpedit.msc & Press Enter.

4. In Group Policy Editor navigate to the following path:

Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\ Windows

Update.

5. At the right pane, open the Specify Intranet Microsoft update service location policy.

6. Click Enabled and then type "http:\\neverupdatewindows10.com" at the 2 fields below

("intranet update service address" & "intranet statistics server") and click OK.

7. Restart your computer.

From now on, you 'll receive the following message in Windows Update:: "We couldn't connect to
the update service. We'll try again later, or you can check now. If it still doesn't work, make sure
you're connected to the Internet." *

* Note: To re-enable updates, just set the "Specify Intranet Microsoft update service location'
policy to "Not Configured" .

Part 3. How to Temporarily Pause Updates in Windows 10 Professional,

Enterprise or Education version(s).
If you have problems when installing updates in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or Education
version(s), then you can temporarily pause the Update(s) installation for 35 days. To do that:

1. Go to Settings -> Update & Security -> Windows Update -> Advanced options –> and set
the Pause Updates* option to ON.

* Note: This option is only available in Windows 10 Version 1709 and later. In previous Windows 10
versions, check the "Defer feature Updates" (or "Defer Upgrades") option to prevent Windows 10
to download and install new updates.

That's it! Which method worked for you?

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19 Comments

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Gihan kalhara
NOV 09, 2019 @ 02:52:47

Regedit Hkey_local_machine /service/windows update /start 3 change 4 disable it. Try this method

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Diogo
OCT 27, 2019 @ 19:55:12

Thank you so much. My Windows 10 every time got stuck when updating to 1903.

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Pupkin
OCT 24, 2019 @ 10:57:03

Doesn't work now.

MS found a way to sneak up new updates of their malware.

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Paul Hudson
SEP 22, 2019 @ 02:44:38

Just did it works great so far… till I read the comments..

win 10 biggest virus on the planet… like a cheeky woman you cant live with but also you also cant
live without… alas wee's all doomed to put up with her UPDATES forever.

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Faissal
JUL 15, 2019 @ 10:01:20

Well composed solution. However, it stopped working. I am using windows 10. I am my own
admin, have full privileges. I Followed every step of this. Worked perfectly well for quite some time,
until 2 days ago, I noticed the 'Update/Restart' entry in the Shutdown section, but I didn't pay
attention. Last night my machine restarted – without warning – outside 'Active Hours' :(((

When I checked, I found that 'Windows Updates' have been applied. And more:
– wuaueng.dll file reappeared – next to the renamed 'Bak' file.
– services.msc shows 'Windows Update' task properties set to 'Manual' instead of 'Disabled'. under
its 'Logon' tab it has been reverted to 'Local System account' instead of 'This account' as advised.
– registry modifications back to the way they were
– 'Task Scheduler' enabled again.

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danwat1234
JUN 18, 2019 @ 14:07:10

You have to kill all permissions to wuauclt.exe and wuaueng.dll so the system can't launch
Windows Update, EVER. That works. All the other methods are maybes.

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Stefan Bodle
JUN 13, 2019 @ 13:19:57

Thank you very much for this info. I really appreciate it. Maybe one day Windows will come up with
a quick and non-invasive form of updating. Until then I'll take my chances with the Russian and
Chinese hackers! :)

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dogpile
APR 09, 2019 @ 11:26:50

After a week all updates will be back up 'n running ! To Stop Windows 10 updates is NOT an option
anymore in 2019 !

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Joe Nartca
MAR 03, 2019 @ 13:43:22

Thanks a ton for your detailed leading steps. Joe

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Stefan
FEB 17, 2019 @ 20:06:36

Doesn't work unfortunately. Win10 1803 Buld 17134.532. Just a few days after I did everything
step by step I just heard the the CPU fan making a lot of noise for no reason. Opened task manager
and saw Windows Modules Install Worker eating CPU along with the orchestrator and update
services. Looks like something is missing in this guide for that version of Win10. I am starting to
really hate this OS. Does anyone have any idea what might be missing in this guide?

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danwat1234
JUN 18, 2019 @ 14:06:38

You have to kill all permissions to wuauclt.exe and wuaueng.dll so the system can't launch
Windows Update, EVER. That works.

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chong kok
JAN 21, 2019 @ 22:55:08

I got to say you have ended my nightmare that have to go to windows service and stop the update
manually everytime i restart my pc. Thank you sir, its REALLY brilliant.

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Ken
DEC 27, 2018 @ 02:57:14

I added one step to the directions in "Part 2. How to Stop Updates in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise or
Education version(s)." I enabled "Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet Locations"
because in the description it says "Even when Windows Update is configured to receive updates
from an intranet update service, it will periodically retrieve information from the public Windows
Update service…". So far, 24 hours later, no updates, which in my case were causing a complete
system freeze. Prior to this fix, I had let it run for 24 hours but it still froze. This seems to be the
solution. Thanks for the post!

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Michael
NOV 12, 2018 @ 02:26:12

I have also seen a 4th Windows Update related service

Windows Remediation service sedsvc
Remediates Windows Update Components
Not sure if it needs to be disabled too.

Great trick about a bad userid/password for the WU service!

For task scheduling, consider the free and portable Task Scheduler View from Nirsoft.net. Much
better interface.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

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Delicieuxz
OCT 03, 2018 @ 18:17:04

Thanks for the guide!

I've added it to this post featuring a bunch of different ways to disable Windows Update in Windows
10:

https://linustechtips.com/main/blogs/entry/1474-ten-different-ways-to-disable-windows-update-in-
windows-10-updated-sept-2018/

You might find some of those methods useful to add to your site, as well!

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lakonst
NOV 02, 2018 @ 15:59:34

Thank you.

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Erwin Wertwijn
SEP 03, 2018 @ 23:44:59

Thank you so much, I'm on pay as you go and Windows 10 was the bane of my life, not anymore. I
followed the instructions until I got to Task Scheduler and there were no more tasks to disable.

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Shawn Simmons
AUG 20, 2018 @ 13:13:48

WORKS SO FAR,
GENIUS! THANKS!!

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Nick Gizelis
MAY 23, 2018 @ 11:37:44

I followed the steps on the article and no more updates for me. Great work sir, very well done!

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